Certified Payroll Specialist

LeoForce; Clovis (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a Permanent Certified Payroll Specialist in the construction sector. You will manage all payroll aspects, ensure legal compliance, and respond to employee and manager inquiries with meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities include weekly government contract payroll reports, wage verification, subcontractor payroll audits, and documentation management. Notary certs are a plus; strong collaboration with leaders and timely processing are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a similar payroll role.
• Experience in the construction industry preferred.
• Strong understanding of state and federal labor laws, prevailing wage knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Create and submit weekly payroll reports for government contracts.
• Verify compliance with labor laws and prevailing wage rates.
• Gather and confirm wage information for payroll.
• Audit subcontractor payroll and monitor money transfers.
• Process adjustments in compliance with regulations.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and sensitive information.
• Track licenses (CSLB and City/County Business Licenses).
• Manage subcontracts and coordination with GMs.

Skills

Payroll processing

Construction industry experience

Notary certification

Job description

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $31 - $31 per hour

Job Details

As a Permanent Certified Payroll Specialist in the Construction industry, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our company's operations. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of payroll, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and maintaining accurate payroll records. You will also be the main point of contact for any payroll-related inquiries from employees and managers. This role requires a high level of detail orientation and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. With your positive attitude, you will contribute to the overall success of our company.

Responsibilities

• Creating and submitting weekly payroll reports for government contracts
• Verifying that projects comply with labor laws and prevailing wage rates
• Gathering and confirming wage information
• Auditing subcontractor payroll and monitoring money transfers
• Processing any needed adjustments in compliance with state and federal labor regulations
• Maintaining accurate payroll records and documentation, including sensitive employee and payroll information
• Tracking licenses, specifically CSLB and City/County Business Licenses
• Managing subcontracts and coordination
• Reviewing contracts with appropriate General Managers and communicating contract requirements
• Issuing Letters of Intent (LOI) and subcontracts
• Requesting documentation from subcontractors and coordinating the documentation, approval, and coding of invoices
• Processing Bonds and Performance Bonds
• Enrolling in Owner/Contractor Controlled Insurance Programs (OCIP and CCIP)
• Filing prelims for each contract and providing preliminary information to subcontractors and suppliers
• Getting documents notarized

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3+ years of experience in a similar role
• Experience in the construction industry is preferred
• Must have a strong understanding of state and federal labor laws
• Knowledge of prevailing wage rates is essential
• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with a team
• Must be detail-oriented and able to work independently
• Must have a positive attitude and a strong work ethic
• Experience with processing bonds and enrolling in insurance programs is preferred
• Must have experience with tracking licenses and managing subcontracts
• Experience with auditing and adjusting payroll is required
• Must be comfortable handling sensitive employee and payroll information
• Notary certification is a plus.

A bit about us

This established Central Valley organization supports construction and landscape companies by providing centralized services like accounting, HR, safety, and business development. It has grown from a small business into a large operation with multiple branches, hundreds of employees, and an emphasis on people, quality, and community impact.

Why join us?

• Stable Growth Environment
• People-First Culture
• Impactful Support Work
• Career Advancement
• Strong Team Collaboration

Clovis,CA, US